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jbates2 · October 21, 2006

Hi. I got my lap-band July 28. I haven't lost much weight yet - I'm hoping my next fill will solve that - it's next Thursday. It will be my third fill with x-ray. As long as I eat slowly, take small bites and chew very well, I can basically eat as much as always (I'm strictly following the not drinking with meals, etc). I'm looking forward to the feeling of fullness that I should be feeling. I'm on the lower end for qualifying for surgery - BMI 36 with diabetes and high blood pressure, so maybe that's part of my slower weight loss. I'm trying to stay optimistic, but I need something to start happening soon. I've lost just 16 pounds since the surgery - a good part of that just following surgery. I haven't told many about my surgery, but I'm sure that those I have told are wondering about the lack of weight loss. I'm showing no difference yet in clothes size. I've read every book I could find on the Lap-Band/weight loss surgery on Amazon.com. Hopefully, in 2 weeks time, I'll be on my way!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes

jahair · October 21, 2006

Welcome to bandland J! :welcome2:

Congratulations on being banded back in July. Yes, it is very frustrating to have lost so little (compared to others) in the last three months. I had my first fill yesterday and the technician reminded me that I shouldn't be surprised if I didn't see big losses at any one time. People who have a lot more to lose often lose a lot of it faster.

All you can do is work the band. Are you reasonably certain there are no other medical conditions that might affect your weight? How's the Water and exercise going?

Keep us posted on how you are doing and we're always here if you just want to vent!

Jo Ann

Devana · October 21, 2006

Hi J, welcome. You may want to join up with the July bandsters thread. I'm sure there will be people at the same stage as you. All the best.

jbates2 · October 22, 2006

Thanks for the infor! How do I join up with them? I'm new to this.

Thanks,

Devana · October 22, 2006

J, just go to the "General Lap-Band Discussion" forum on here and find the "July Band Crew" thread. Good luck.

mookie1 · October 22, 2006

Welcome..keep us posted. Giddee up little LapBand!

Iluvharleys · October 22, 2006

Welcome to LBT! Glad to have you here! :D

jbates2 · October 31, 2006

I got another fill last Thursday - now I'm at 9.4. It's great! For the first time I'm feeling the restriction where I can only eat so much. I'm down 5 pounds since Thursday, I'd lost 5 pounds last month (which was better than I thought). Some of the new weight loss may be dehydration, so I'm making sure to get all my liquids - which is a struggle. Today I wore pants that I haven't been able to wear since my last weight-loss-before-regain (a year ago with LA Weightloss). It was very exciting! I'm on a roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: